nc The end of China’s chemical romance By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:01:15 GMT Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing Full Article
nc Bayer faces more claims over weedkiller cancer allegations By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:22:06 GMT Rise in plaintiffs comes as German chemicals group reports 19% jump in sales Full Article
nc TechCrunch’s top 16 picks from Techstars April virtual demo days By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:44:50 +0000 Like other accelerators, Techstars, a network of more than 40 corporate and geographically targeted startup bootcamps, has had to bring its marquee demo day events online. Over the last two weeks of April, industry-focused accelerators working with startups building businesses around mobility technologies (broadly) and the future of the home joined programs in Abu Dhabi, […] Full Article Europe events Extra Crunch Market Analysis Startups TC abu dhabi bangalore berlin boston chicago coronavirus COVID-19 Ferrari Middle East munich nvidia TechStars Techstars boston techstars demo day
nc How will coronavirus change the world? — Parlia launches to help you find out By techcrunch.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:53:26 +0000 “Is Greta Thunberg a hypocrite?” Google that phrase and you will get thousands of results. It just goes to show that, to a large extent, the “Q&A” model is broken on the internet. Where once Yahoo Answers and Quora were considered the bright young things of Web 2.0’s “Read/Write Web,” today there is only the […] Full Article Europe Recent Funding Startups TC biology bloomberg beta coronavirus COVID-19 Demotix designer Google iraq journalist Lebanon linguistics messi quora unilever United Kingdom Yahoo
nc From balcony concerts to cyber drinks — the power of ritual in the corona age By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:56:17 GMT Under lockdown, communities are finding new ways to voice their defiance, anger and support Full Article
nc How the pandemic trapped domestic violence victims in hell By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:56:38 GMT Under lockdown, vulnerable families are imprisoned in a cage of terror, stress and abuse Full Article
nc US stock market rally confuses liquidity with solvency By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:16:27 GMT Many zombie companies will fail, no matter how much is sprayed around by the Fed Full Article
nc This Week in Apps: Zoom gets busted, TikTok’s new record, contact tracing API launches By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:25:42 +0000 This week we continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the world of apps, plus the use of live-streaming apps as fundraising tools and more. Full Article Apps Extra Crunch TC Android Apple bytedance contact tracing coronavirus COVID-19 Facebook Google Instagram iOS Mobile this week in apps tiktok WhatsApp
nc Poynter Institute launches WhatsApp chatbot to debunk coronavirus-related hoaxes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:02:19 +0000 You can now debunk thousands of coronavirus-related hoaxes with a few texts on WhatsApp . Poynter Institute, a non-profit organization that supports journalism, today launched a bot on the Facebook -owned service that will allow people across the globe to debunk over 4,000 hoaxes surrounding the pandemic such as whether the infectious disease originated in […] Full Article Apps Social coronavirus COVID-19 covid19 Facebook WhatsApp
nc Several major iOS apps crashing at launch due to Facebook SDK issues By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:44:04 +0000 A number of popular apps including Spotify, GroupMe, Pinterest and TikTok were fielding user iOS crash reports Wednesday evening, the result of an apparent issues with Facebook’s SDK according to a lengthy GitHub thread on the topic. Downdetector logged tens of thousands of user crash reports on Spotify between 3:30 and 5:30 pm PT, the […] Full Article TC computing Facebook GitHub groupme operating systems photo sharing Pinterest social media Software Spotify tiktok
nc Vista Equity Partners to invest $1.5B in India’s Reliance Jio Platforms By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:32:57 +0000 Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners said on Friday it will invest $1.5 billion in Reliance Jio Platforms, joining social conglomerate Facebook and Silver Lake that have also made bets on the Indian telecom giant in recent weeks. The planned announcement, which would give the U.S.-headquartered software-focused buyout firm Vista Equity Partners a 2.32% stake in […] Full Article Asia Funding Airtel Facebook idea india reliance jio silver lake vista equity partners vodafone
nc Complacency could yet threaten the eurozone By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:35:02 GMT If the populists gain power in France and Italy, the future of the euro will be in their hands Full Article
nc Ingram Pinn’s illustration of the week: Emergency emissions By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:45 GMT COP25 attempts to confront climate change Full Article
nc Pinn’s illustration of the week: Balancing the Budget By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:47 GMT UK government spending faces increasing pressures Full Article
nc One year later, the future of foldables remains uncertain By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:16:46 +0000 Yesterday, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Flip Z sold out online. What, precisely, that means, is hard to say, of course, without specific numbers from the company. But it’s probably enough to make the company bullish about its latest wade into the foldable waters, in the wake of last year’s Fold — let’s just say […] Full Article Hardware Mobile TC foldables Motorola razr Samsung
nc Alipay owner Ant Financial takes minority stake in Klarna By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:42:19 +0000 Some big moves in the payments platform space: Ant Financial Group, the owner of China’s Alipay payment platform, has announced it’s taking a minority stake in Swedish payments platform Klarna . Klarna has a strong European presence and a flagship product that lets shoppers buy now and pay later in interest-free installments (typically 14 or […] Full Article Asia Europe Payments Adidas alibaba group AliExpress alipay Ant Financial Asos China e-commerce Farfetch financial services H&M ikea india Klarna Nike online payments online shopping Paytm Samsung Sebastian Siemiatkowski Spotify
nc Samsung earnings guidance stays upbeat despite global macro crisis By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:57:17 +0000 Samsung overnight released its earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2020, stating that it expected sales of $45.4 billion and an operating profit of roughly $5.3 billion. The company’s fiscal year is aligned to the standard calendar year, and it will announce official earnings results on April 23. Those numbers are slightly up from […] Full Article Asia Finance Hardware coronavirus COVID-19 Samsung
nc Samsung expects COVID-19 to hurt smartphone and TV sales, but increase demand for memory By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:48:35 +0000 In its first-quarter earnings report today, Samsung said it expects the COVID-19 pandemic to continue impacting its business for the rest of the year, cutting into sales for smartphones and TVs, but increasing demand for PCs, servers and memory chips as people continue to work or study from home. Samsung’s results for the first-quarter of […] Full Article TC Asia earnings Samsung Samsung Electronics south korea
nc India’s Glance tops 100M daily active users in 21 months By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:17:54 +0000 Glance, which serves media content, news and casual games on the lock screen of Android -powered smartphones, has amassed 100 million daily active users, it said today. The subsidiary of ad-firm InMobi Group reached the milestone in 21 months in what appears to be the shortest duration for any popular internet service to gain their […] Full Article Apps Asia Social Android InMobi LG Roposo Samsung Software Xiaomi
nc Paige adds $5M from Goldman Sachs to double down on AI-based cancer therapies By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:10:41 +0000 Paige, the Sloan-Kettering spinout that has been building an artificial intelligence platform to improve cancer pathology and subsequently use those insights to develop better drug therapies, has raised an additional $5 million in funding to continue its work commercialising its platform and expanding its research reach, while also getting FDA clearance to launch in hospitals […] Full Article Artificial Intelligence Health Recent Funding Startups cancer paige pathology
nc Amid stock market turbulence, investing app Stash raises $112M led by LendingTree By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:00:59 +0000 As coronavirus-hit financial markets continue to flip-flop in the wake of bad news followed by pockets of hope, a startup that aims to introduce ordinary consumers to investing has raised a big round of funding. New York-based Stash, which provides a mobile-first route to managing money through investment — as well as retirement, custodial and […] Full Article Finance Fundings & Exits investing lendingtree Stash
nc Amazon Q1 beats on net sales of $75.5B but posts net income of $2.5B, down $1B on a year ago By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:17:57 +0000 Amazon has been one of the biggest names synonymous with how the consumer masses are experiencing life under lockdown: its site lets you buy anything from soup to nuts, from books to baking pans for all your sourdough; and via its streaming services, it gives you many ways to stay entertained. But it can also […] Full Article Earnings eCommerce TC Amazon
nc Sinch acquires SAP’s Digital Interconnect messaging business for $250M By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:36:56 +0000 M&A activity has generally slowed down in the weeks since the novel coronavirus took a grip on the world, but there have been some pockets of activity in the tech industry when the price is right or when the divestment/acquisition just makes sense. The world of messaging brings us the latest development in that theme: SAP, […] Full Article Enterprise Europe Exit M&A Startups TC TCUK messaging sap sinch
nc Musk steps in to provide insurance for Tesla board By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:32:44 GMT Chief executive criticised over move to offer liability cover following premium increase Full Article
nc Ford to delay new product launches By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:59:18 GMT Chief executive Jim Hackett signals disruption to carmaker’s plans as losses mount Full Article
nc Chinese electric car start-up Nio announces $989m cash injection By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:05:26 GMT Investment in company’s new China entity is led by state-owned enterprises Full Article
nc NEAR Protocol raises $21.6M from A16Z and launches its MainNet, beating Ethereum 2.0 By techcrunch.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 15:06:55 +0000 It was only the other week that Andreesen Horowitz announced their second blockchain-focused fund of $515 million. In the announcement, they said: “We are still early in this Web 3 build-out. High-performance programmable blockchains will make decentralized network development much more accessible. After years of R&D, we are excited that a number of next-gen programmable […] Full Article Europe TC blockchains cofounder computing cryptocurrencies decentralization decentralized network distributed computing engineer ethereum Google joseph lubin Microsoft United States vitalik buterin
nc As Wunderlist shuts down, its founder announces a new productivity app called Superlist By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:38:02 +0000 Wunderlist is going away, but fans of the productivity app may find some consolation in founder Christian Reber’s announcement that he is launching a new startup called Superlist. “Superlist will be more than just a todo app, but never as bloated as the project management software you loathe to use,” he tweeted. “Slick, fast, and […] Full Article Apps Startups TC christian reber Microsoft productivity Superlist wunderlist
nc Wall Street ‘flying blind’ after companies scrap guidance By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 03:00:30 GMT Profit forecasts ditched as coronavirus disrupts operations Full Article
nc S&P 500 resilience: weakened by coronavirus By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:30 GMT A series of big bankruptcies is unlikely but debt workouts will slow economic recovery Full Article
nc US on track for worst corporate quarter since financial crisis By www.ft.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:22 GMT Impact of lockdown weighs on company earnings but stock markets look for optimism Full Article
nc Twitch launches an esports directory to cater to growing streaming audience By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:20:19 +0000 Twitch is doubling down on esports in this new era of social distancing as a number of traditional sporting events have been cancelled. The company this week introduced a new esports directory on its site that will make it easier for viewers to find live matches, information on players, games with active competition leagues, a […] Full Article Gaming Media esports streaming Twitch
nc This Week in Apps: Zoom gets busted, TikTok’s new record, contact tracing API launches By techcrunch.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:25:42 +0000 This week we continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the world of apps, plus the use of live-streaming apps as fundraising tools and more. Full Article Apps Extra Crunch TC Android Apple bytedance contact tracing coronavirus COVID-19 Facebook Google Instagram iOS Mobile this week in apps tiktok WhatsApp
nc Soundcloud to launch live original programming on Twitch By techcrunch.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:01:07 +0000 Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows […] Full Article Media artists Live live streaming live video Music soundcloud Twitch
nc Pinterest rolls out new board features including notes, dates and section suggestions By techcrunch.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:13:39 +0000 Pinterest is introducing new features that make it easier for those planning recipes, virtual events and other quarantine activities. These include the ability to add a date or notes to a board as well as automated ways to better organize your pins on a given board, with the aid of machine learning technology. The company […] Full Article Social TC Boards Pinterest social media
nc Google launches ‘Read Along,’ a free app that helps young children practice reading By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:17 +0000 Google today is launching a new app, Read Along, that aims to help elementary school students practice their reading skills and stay educationally engaged amid school closures due to coronavirus. The new Android app is based on Google’s existing application, Bolo, which launched in India last year with a catalog of read-along stories in both […] Full Article Apps Android android apps children educational family Google kids parents reading
nc A rebranded and updated version of CBS All Access will launch this summer By techcrunch.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:59:29 +0000 A rebranded and expanded version of the CBS All Access streaming service will arrive this summer, ViacomCBS announced this morning. The service, now run by ViacomCBS following the merger, today offers a mix of live TV, on-demand video, original programming, streaming news, local broadcast stations and sports. Now the company is accelerating its plan to […] Full Article Media TC CBS All Access streaming service
nc Trader: Swiss Francs By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:35:42 GMT When currency traders are nervous, they don’t head for the hills, but for the mountains Full Article
nc How do I solve my transatlantic inheritance tax problem? By www.ft.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:07 GMT I am a US citizen who has lived in the UK for nearly 20 years Full Article
nc Can I include IHT costs in my compensation claim? By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:21 GMT I am pursuing a claim for the exposure to asbestos while working Full Article
nc Can I increase divorce payments from my ex-husband? By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:11 GMT I am approaching retirement age with very little pension to live on Full Article
nc Daily Crunch: iPhone sales decline in Q1 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:10:20 +0000 Apple’s earnings show the impact of COVID-19, NVIDIA’s top scientist shares an open source ventilator design and Amazon anticipates big spending in the coming months. Here’s your Daily Crunch for May 1, 2020. 1. iPhone sales are down, ahead of uncertain times for the industry Apple device sales have taken a hit, but the company’s […] Full Article Mobile Apple Daily Crunch iPhone
nc This Week in Apps: Zoom gets busted, TikTok’s new record, contact tracing API launches By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:25:42 +0000 This week we continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the world of apps, plus the use of live-streaming apps as fundraising tools and more. Full Article Apps Extra Crunch TC Android Apple bytedance contact tracing coronavirus COVID-19 Facebook Google Instagram iOS Mobile this week in apps tiktok WhatsApp
nc The 13-inch MacBook Pro gets Apple’s much-improved keyboard By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:55:11 +0000 Following in the footsteps of the MacBook Air and 16-inch Pro, Apple’s 13-inch Pro model is finally getting the company’s much improved keyboard. It’s probably not enough reason for recent MacBook buyers to upgrade, but could well be the thing that pushes the indecisive over the edge. To sweeten the pot, the new laptop gets […] Full Article Hardware Apple macbook macbook pro
nc Daily Crunch: Apple upgrades the keyboard on the 13-inch MacBook Pro By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:10:38 +0000 Apple announces a new MacBook Pro, tech stocks take a dip and Uber Eats shuts down in seven markets. Here’s your Daily Crunch for May 4, 2020. 1. The 13-inch MacBook Pro gets Apple’s much-improved keyboard Following in the footsteps of the MacBook Air and 16-inch Pro, Apple’s 13-inch Pro model is finally getting the […] Full Article Hardware Apple Daily Crunch
nc UK’s coronavirus tracing app strategy faces fresh questions over transparency and interoperability By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:39:46 +0000 The UK’s data protection watchdog confirmed today the government still hasn’t given it sight of a key legal document attached to the coronavirus contacts tracing app which is being developed by the NHSX, the digital transformation branch of the country’s National Health Service . Under UK and EU law, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) […] Full Article Apps Europe Health Privacy api Apple contacts tracing apps coronavirus COVID-19 data management data protection data security Elizabeth Denham european commission European Data Protection Board european union France gchq General Data Protection Regulation Germany Google ireland National Health Service NHSX privacy switzerland UK government United Kingdom
nc Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch review By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:30:55 +0000 With the new MacBook, Apple closes one of the more unfortunate product chapters in its history. The upgraded 13-inch mercifully marks the end of the failed five-year experiment that was the butterfly switch. I won’t go into too much detail here. If you’ve purchased a MacBook in the past several years, you almost certainly know […] Full Article Hardware Reviews TC Apple macbook macbook pro
nc A Budget that backs Boris Johnson’s hunches By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:39:11 GMT The Conservatives will not lightly give up their newly acquired working-class voters Full Article
nc Can Matt Hancock’s 5-point plan solve the testing crisis? By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:13:30 GMT Health secretary pledges to increase tests to 100,000 a day in England by enlisting big companies and private labs Full Article
nc GitHub launches a mobile app, smarter notifications and improved code search By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:00:01 +0000 At its annual Universe conference today, Microsoft -owned GitHub announced a couple of new products, as well as the general availability of a number of tools that developers have been able to test for the last few months. The two announcements that developers will likely be most interested in are the launch of GitHub’s first […] Full Article Developer TC Android code search computing GitHub Instagram iOS iPad Microsoft mobile devices operating systems smartphones